DFlux

Production, Automated

Ipex 2010 is the worldwide launch platform for this new automation solution, DFlux.

Based on Enfocus and callas technologies, DFlux provides a full production automation platform and an easy-to-use interface to automate any action, from file reception and routing, PDF checking and correction, to file delivery or output. DFlux interaction with applications such as Adobe® Creative Suite® supports automatic file standardisation of a vast series of incoming file formats. This greatly reduces the amount of errors and file make-ready time.

Powerful all-in-one production automation solution for print and publishing.

Regardless of the size of your organization, DFlux offers immediate automation of the many unavoidable manual tasks in your workflow. Its visual, drag-and-drop engine is easy to setup and mold to any existing workflow. Using built-in tools and straightforward connectivity with key print and publishing software applications, DFlux enhances the efficiency of your entire organization.

DFlux incorporates a complete PDF engine that handles anything from PDF preflight to impositioning. Based on the same technology used by Adobe Acrobat Pro, this industry-standard engine provides in-depth analysis and quality control of PDF files; allowing file inspection and routing based on its content, layering, metadata… So much more than simple preflight, DFlux fixes most of the problems it identifies, offers advanced functionality such as manipulation of layers and keeps track of all it has done to the job along the way.

Beyond automation, the additional standardization brought by DFlux saves your organization time and money. Sort files on file type or convert them to PostScript or PDF using Adobe Creative Suite or other, more high-volume output automation solutions. DFlux even allows automatically converting native Microsoft Word files to print-ready PDF files.

DFlux is more than a traditional output-oriented workflow system. A truly modular solution, it enables everything from integration with asset management and web-to-print systems, over remote and hard copy proofing to intelligent image optimization. Advanced scripting capabilities allow adjusting existing tools or creating completely new solutions and integrations.
You won’t need to change your way of working – DFlux just listens to you.

Benefits for Creative Agencies:
	Free up time to be creative and better serve your customers by automating routine tasks Automate your workflow without specialised IT knowledge or creating chaos in the way you currently work. Save time by streamlining the communication with publishers and printers. Automatically create, preflight, correct and deliver PDF documents. Standardise the way your process files; increases reliability and reduces errors... Extend service offering and production capabilities use smart technology such as image optimisation and multi-channel output automation
Benefits for Printers:
	Eliminate production bottle-necks by automating individual parts of your workflow. Get a clear overview of your production flow and how the different processes are inter-connected Standardize the way you process jobs; less chance for human errors means higher quality and reliability of the end result. Following standards for preflight or color optimization becomes child's play. Optimise the production time of your printing presses by streamlining a constant flow of checked and approved jobs.
Benefits for Publishers:
	Get automatic feedback on delivered advertisement materials. Automatically route, check and correct different incoming materials without manual intervention. Standardisation makes it easier to keep deadlines. Automated, timed delivery to the publisher or printer through email or FTP - without putting stress on your network during office hours. Quicker follow-up and more standardisation eliminate last-minute problems in publication layout.

DFlux Options:

Image Automation and Optimization Option

• Based on Elpical Claro Technology
• Images inside PDF files can be enhanced, resampled and color converted
• ICC based color conversions and profile assignment & embedding
• Local contrast enhancement of image details with respect for overall image brightness
• Superior control over and dynamic optimization of sharpness, brightness, saturation, noise, black point/white point, and color balance
• Reduce JPEG artifacts
• Device link profile conversions
• Influence rendering intent based on out-of-gamut percentage
• Resampling and resizing of images
• Grayscale conversion
• Add processing data in the XMP data of the processed file

Color Standardization Option

The Color Standardization Option enables you to standardize color output for different production processes according to the ISO 12647 color standards via embedded DeviceLink profiles.

• Standardise colour over different presses for most common production processes such as Sheetfed, Web offset and Newspaper production on different paper types according to the European, North American and Japanese standards
• Increase quality and profitability by reducing ink coverage

Output Automation Option (available end Q2 2010)

• Based on axaio MadeToPrint and Adobe InDesign Server
• Jobsets combine time consuming (and error prone) manual steps creating PDF files of varying resolutions, handling layer output and more in one mouse click
• Jobsets allow simultaneous control of any number of output devices
• Output of fully imposed PDFs, from simple booklets to fully-fledged brochures and books, that does not require imposition expertise
• Fast saving of output along predefined target paths
• Dynamic creation of target paths and folders
• Automatic file and directory naming